Slimmers are toast of group

Claire Brown and Maxine Penny are the toast of Eastwood’s Slimming World classes after both losing more than five stone.

The pair were honoured with the ‘greatest loser’ award at a recent ceremony.

Slimming World consultant Amelia Christian applauded their efforts at the special presentation event and urged her members ‘to follow in the footsteps of Claire and Maxine as they are great role models.”

Presenting them with flowers, sashes and certificates following their achievements, Ms Christian said: “It has been a long road for Claire and Maxine, but their perseverance, determination and commitment has paid dividends.

Claire, 39, a travel consultant from Heanor, has gone from being a size 24 to a size 16, losing 5 stones and 7lbs.